1964: Wausa voters will decide on school expansion
April 13, 1939
WAUSA — Moritz Dietz was the nearest correct guesser on the weight of the large sack of flour which was given away at the High’s Food Market on Saturday evening, April 1. It was found that the sack weighed 138 1/12 pounds and Mr. Dietz had placed a 138 pound weight as his guess. Registering the nearest to the correct weight he was awarded the prize.
April 13, 1939
WAUSA — A family reunion was held at the David Hult home on Sunday afternoon, when relatives of Mrs. Hult gathered to spend the day. Local relatives brought good things to eat and as the afternoon had been spent in social visiting, the renewing of acquaintances and discussion of live topics, a sumptuous supper was served.
April 14, 1944
WAUSA — The sprint convention of the Seventh District will be held in the new auditorium in Wausa on Tuesday, April 18, beginning promptly at 10 a.m. It is urged that each local in the district be represented by a delegate. Wausa members bring as many with you as you can which will help to make this a good meeting. Ben Banks and assistants will register delegates and visitors at the door. The meeting will open with music by Martha Chocholousek, followed with a song by the audience, led by Martha. Other entertainment will be provided by the entertainment committee, consisting of Martha and Reuben Anderson.
Since most of the entertainment numbers will be furnished by the Wausa school band and the Girl Sextet this part of the program will be arranged to suit their convenience. Dinner will be served within the building by the members of the Wausa Woman’s Club and will be paid for out of district funds. State resident Chris Milius will give the principal address. Reports from the different activities will be given as follows: Insurance-R. D. Campbell, State Exchange-Wm. Hermann, Elevators-Wm. D Spicknall, Creameries-L. R. Huelle, Livestock-L. M. Koch. Iver S. Johnson will report as the Seventh district director, and Francis J. Kimbell will give the district secretary treasurer’s report. A general discussion by all present on questions and problems of co-operation will be encouraged.
April 15, 1954
WAUSA — Well, that was about the shortest spring on record - it’s genuine summer now! After a wintry March, and one week of blustery spring, we find ourselves right in the midst of bright summery days which has brought temperatures reaching up to 88 degrees Wednesday. It doesn’t seem real, but that’s what the thermometer on the bank corner says, and Barney vows that it’s right. Because it is in the direct rays of the sun, it may read a little higher than suppose to, but even if we knock off two or three degrees, it is still welcome warmth.
April 15, 1954
WAUSA — Edwin F. (Skinny) Olson has been employed recently in the capacity of assistant manager at the local Farmers Union Store. He began his duties early this month. Mr. Olson had previously been employed at the Gamble store since disposing of his grocery store.
April 9, 1964
WAUSA — Qualified voters of the Wausa School District will go to the polls next Tuesday, April 14, to cast their approval or disapproval of issuing bonds for the construction of an addition to the existing high school building. The special election will be held at the community auditorium between the hours of 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. The bond issue in the amount of $163,000 would finance construction of the new unit, to be attached to the existing building to the north and west. Davis & Wilson, an architectural firm, has drawn the plans and specifications for the proposed addition. The bond issue of $163,000 to finance the new addition would cost district property owners 1 1/2 mills on a 19 year program. Thus, you as a property owner, will pay about $1.50 per $1000 of assessed valuation you now pay on, which is 35 percent of actual valuation of property in Nebraska. District 76-R patrons are currently paying 33.7 mills, which is fifth lowest of the seven county schools.
April 13, 1989
WAUSA — Ninety-seven families defied freezing weather Saturday morning, April 8, to deliver recyclable newspapers, bottles, cans and scraps to the Wausa Community Center. The Covenant Junior High League received and stored the items. Participating were Todd Pfeil, Brian Wakeley, Brian Johnson, Casey Gullicksen, Jane Matheson, Shandy and Marty Thorell and Cindy Johnson.
